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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1912
Page
9
An advertisement extols Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People as a cure for stomach disorders and related blood and nerve symptoms. A testimonial from Mrs. John Knuth claims seven years of illness improved after taking the pills, noting recovery of appetite, digestion, and strength.
A diet book will be sent free on request to any address. Dr Williams Pink Pills are sold by druggists or mailed postpaid at 50 cents per box or six boxes for 2.50 by the Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY.
Beirut Syria reports a quiet city after martial law took effect following Italian warship bombardment. Authorities acknowledge unsettled country conditions and fear Islamic unrest against Christians while private property and several banks faced damage and residents suffered.
Deputy state comptroller reports the Yerkes estate valued at 3,857,400 in New York with deductions for funeral expenses debts loans and administration charges leaving a net 2,172,655. Fifth Avenue house valued at 1,209,000 with contents described as substantial.
A report details a large collection of personal property valued at 2,599,882 dollars. Among the items listed in the house is a bath tub made of solid silver, reflecting the scale of the estate.
The railroad commission told the attorney general to withdraw its suit request against the Sun Set Central lines for absorbing loading charges at Texas City and other Texas ports. An investigation found the charges could not be sustained in court.
The state experiment station board led by Commissioner Kane Lieutenant Governor Davidson and B Youngblood approves February accounts and disposes of other matters at a special meeting in Austin on March 1.
Governor and Captain Ben Cabell discussed the state penitentiaries and state farms and found them in excellent condition. The outlook for a large crop this year is promising. Cabell heads the penitentiary commission and heads to Hill county to inspect the Burleson Johns plantation.
A 1912 San Antonio note features Mrs Marie Batte instructing on pastry, flour, butter, water, and chilling for flaky crusts. It covers apple and cherry pies, flaky pastry technique, nut custard, and practical kitchen hints like molding board use.
W Morgan Shuster former Persian treasurer general addressed an Economic club dinner as guest of honor arguing that American interest in Persia nurtures an international public opinion forming slowly yet surely to shape world affairs like sane local public opinion maintains law and order.
An advertisement touts Rexall 93 Hair Tonic as the best remedy for dandruff scalp troubles. It claims to restore color and promote glossy hair by stimulating follicles and improving blood circulation. Two sizes offered 50 cents and one dollar at The Rexall Store run by H. L. Wagner in San Antonio.
The article promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the ideal laxative for women children and all ages. It claims mild effective relief from constipation prevents headaches and obesity and enhances overall health. It cites testimonials from Ester Gidding Robert Anderson and Mrs F G Newcomer praising the sample and product.
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